Press release

Argentina pick up South American title

Argentina topped the rankings, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament and did not lose a set

La Guaira, Venezuela, April 20, 2010 - Argentina stormed to victory in the Boys’ Youth South American Championship last Friday in La Guaira, Venezuela, beating the host side 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-19) in their final match, ending the tournament unbeaten without dropping a single set.

Argentina had already secured qualification for the FIVB Volleyball Boys' Youth World Championship 2011 as hosts. However they wuill be joined by Brazil.

Brazil finished second after beating Peru 3-0 (25-9, 25-13, 25-16) in their final match to secure the second qualification spot for the World Championships as Venezuela narrowly missed out on a place at next year’s tournament.

This is the second consecutive South American title for Argentina after they claimed victory in 2008 and Argentina head coahc Fabian Muraco had nothing but praise for his side.

"It was a spectacular championship for us. We did well, qualified for the World Championship and returned home with the title".

"There was confidence within the team,” added Argentina’s Most Valuable Player Gonzalo Quiroga. “It was the group that won the championship, not just a handful of players."

Argentina's next challenge is the Youth Olympic Games due to take place in Singapore from August 14 to 26.

The team were greeted with scenes of jubilation upon their return to Buenos Aires with friends, families and members of the Argentina Volleyball Association cheering as they walked through the arrivals gate.

Among them was Argentina’s men’s coach Javier Weber, whose son Martin won best libero at the tournament.

“I played over 20 years with the Argentine team and 11 South American Championships and I could never win,” said Javier. “I cannot explain the happiness I feel that Martín heard the Argentine anthem that plays for the champions in his first international competition”

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